πŸ— Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta πŸ§„πŸ§€
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Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Servings: 2 | Calories per serving: ~650 kcal
πŸ›’ Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 boneless chicken breasts, cubed πŸ—
2 tbsp olive oil πŸ«’
1 tbsp butter 🧈
2 cloves garlic, minced πŸ§„
1 tsp smoked paprika 🌢️
1/2 tsp dried oregano 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste πŸ§‚
1 tbsp honey 🍯 (optional)
For the Pasta:
200g penne pasta 🍝
1 tbsp butter 🧈
2 cloves garlic, minced πŸ§„
1 cup heavy cream πŸ₯›
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese πŸ§€
1/2 tsp black pepper 🌢️
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Directions:
Cook the pasta: Boil the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan, add cubed chicken, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden. Add butter, garlic, and honey, cooking for another 2 minutes. Set aside.
Make the sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sautΓ© garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, add Parmesan, and stir until smooth. Season with black pepper.
Combine & Serve: Toss pasta into the sauce, mix well, and plate with the garlic butter chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon for a fresh zing! πŸ‹